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Lagrangian point

Lagrangian point is the alternative form of Lagrange point.

Meaning of Lagrange point

Noun

Lagrange point (plural Lagrange points)

  1. (orbital mechanics) A point in an orbital configuration of a two-body system where a small object affected only by gravity can theoretically be stationary relative to the two larger objects.
    • Mathematically, the Lagrange points represent solutions to a restricted form of the three body problem in which the mass of one object is assumed negligible compared to that of the two principal bodies—as, for example, an artificial satellite and the Earth–Moon system.
    Synonyms:
    L-point

Forms of Lagrangian point

pluralLagrangian points

Questions about Lagrangian point

What is Lagrangian point the alternative form of?
Lagrangian point is the alternative form of Lagrange point.

Words near Lagrangian point in the dictionary

  1. Lagrangia
  2. lagrangian
  3. Lagrangian function
  4. Lagrangian functions
  5. Lagrangian mechanics
  6. Lagrangian point
  7. Lagrangian points
  8. Lagrangian test
  9. lagrangians
  10. lagre
  11. Lagreca

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